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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,713.12, 777,849.36 and 203,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,713.12, 777,849.36 and 203,119.84 is: 304,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,713.12 : 777,849.36 = 203,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,713.12/777,849.36 = 203,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,713.12x = 777,849.36 × 203,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,713.12x = 157,996,637,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,996,637,547.30/518,713.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,593.49

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